Estimation of Above Ground Biomass in Namibia's Kavango Region

ISBN-13: 9786200082053 / Angielski

Silvia Nanyangwe; Danny Chisanga Musenge

Opis

Forest degradation is a serious environmental problem. This is mostly because it undermines the capacity of forests to contribute to environmental management by increasing carbon emissions. Forests are an important sink for carbon, therefore, monitoring of forest ecosystems is continually being recommended to assess forest conditions. In this study, Estimation of Above Ground Biomass/Carbon Stoke was assessed for Namibia's Kavango Region using GIS and Remote Sensing as well as field Inventory data. Results from field measurements showed variation in tree parameters thus presenting differences in carbon stoke across tree species and forests. The NDVI and TCT vegetation Indices suggested a reduction in vegetation and variation in the Wetness, Greenness and Brightness components for the forests, thus implying little carbon stock in forests. Overall, results of the study show low carbon stock.

O autorze

Nanyangwe, Silvia
Silvia Nanyangwe is a Researcher at Zambia Research and Development Centre. She is a Geo-Scientist from Cologne University in Germany. Her areas of expertise are Geography and Environmental Management. She has vast experience in environmental Monitoring, Management and Environmental Consultancy.